Araucaria araucana

Local name
LocationMeina, Italy

Araucaria araucana is an evergreen tree growing to 1–1.5 m in diameter and 30–40 m in height. It is native to central and southern Chile and western Argentina. Araucaria araucana is the hardiest species in the conifer genus Araucaria. Because of the prevalence of similar species in ancient prehistory, it is sometimes called a living fossil. It is also the national tree of Chile. Its conservation status was changed to Endangered by the IUCN in 2013 due to the dwindling population caused by logging, forest fires, and grazing.

Tags Natural Monument
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More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Araucaria_araucana

Address 93 Via Sempione, Meina 28046, Italy

Coordinates 45°47'38.702" N 8°32'19.516" E

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